Patents by Inventor Gary Lee Long

Gary Lee Long has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Devices and methods for heating food using high frequency energy
    Patent number: 10028517
    Abstract: Cooking devices are disclosed that can cook food in a convenient, fast and energy-efficient manner with electromagnetic energy. In one embodiment, the device can comprise a food container wherein the container includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and an insulating exterior, a power source for RF electromagnetic energy, and a controller. In another embodiment, a cooking device in the form of a pouch containing food can directly preheat or cook food in the pouch. A variety of electrode embodiments and cooking devices including those with multiple compartments is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: GLL, LLC
    Inventors: Gary Lee Long, Gregory J. Bakos
  • Devices and Methods for Heating Food Using High Frequency Energy
    Publication number: 20150164127
    Abstract: Cooking devices are disclosed that can cook food in a convenient, fast and energy-efficient manner with electromagnetic energy. In one embodiment, the device can comprise a food container wherein the container includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and an insulating exterior, a power source for RF electromagnetic energy, and a controller. In another embodiment, a cooking device in the form of a pouch containing food can directly preheat or cook food in the pouch. A variety of electrode embodiments and cooking devices including those with multiple compartments is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2014
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Applicant: GLL, LLC
    Inventors: Gary Lee Long, Gregory J. Bakos